New investigator

Familiarize yourself with the ASU Institutional Review Board protocol submission process and forms. If you are engaged in human subjects research (even if only analyzing data), the ASU IRB will need to review, approve, and have a record of all the research you will be conducting at ASU.

Take or update your CITI training for IRB if not taken within the last four years. If you took IRB training with your prior institution within the last four yers, the ASU IRB may accept the training with proper documentation of completion.

We recommend you attend an IRB Basics session to familiarize yourself with the IRB. We are also available for one-on-one consultations either in-person or by telephone.

Departing investigator

Submit a modification to transfer active protocols to a new ASU PI, if work will continue at ASU after your departure. The new PI must assume full responsibility for the protocol and its associated personnel.

If work will not continue after your departure, close the protocol following the closure process.

For industry-sponsored research, confirm that all outstanding invoices have been paid.

If work will continue at another institution, apply for IRB approval at the new institution. Failure to secure IRB approval at the new institution may result in a non-compliance.

New investigator

Familiarize yourself with the ASU Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACUC) protocol submission process and forms.

To perform procedures independently (i.e. without supervision), the person must have a Level III training form submitted and accepted by the IACUC documenting their training and competency. Level lll training forms must be submitted by an authorized trainer (i.e. DACT staff, PI, or an alternate contact designated by the PI). DACT also provides Level lll training upon request and free of charge. Contact the Veterinary Services team to schedule a session. 

Each individual working with live vertebrate animals must take IACUC Level I Basic and Level II (species-specific) training. This training will need to be repeated every four (4) years.

Each individual with frequent and substantial contact with vertebrate animals must complete and submit the Occupational Health Surveillance Initial Questionnaire to ASU Employee Health. 

Schedule a consultation with the attending veterinarian to discuss any animal housing or care needs. The ASU veterinarians also provide protocol development consultations and hands-on training free of charge.

If you are transferring animals from another institution, the transfer must be scheduled with the attending veterinarian in advance. Animals may not be transferred to ASU without an approved protocol in place.

The IACUC reviews all protocols at a monthly convened meeting. The schedule of meetings and their corresponding submission deadlines can be found on the protocol submission page of this website. The principal investigator, or a representative knowledgeable about the animal work, is required to attend the meeting to help facilitate the review process. We find this helps questions get addressed during the meeting and shortens the time it takes to receive approval.

If animals will be utilized outside of the central vivaria spaces, the space will need to be inspected prior to animal use.

The IACUC has a list of commonly used animal procedures in the animal procedural and other guidelines page. You can reference the Standard Institutional Guidelines (SIGs) listed in your protocol instead of writing the entire procedure out. Any changes to the standard procedures will need to be defined in the protocol.

If DEA controlled substances are used for the research, consult with the attending veterinarian to determine if the principal investigator will need to obtain a DEA license.

Departing investigator

If the work will continue at ASU, transfer your active protocol to a new PI by submitting a Request for Changes form. The new PI must assume responsibility for the protocol to include the research, associated personnel, and the animals.

If the work continues at another institution, you will need to contact the Attending Veterinarian to arrange the transfer of animals. An approved protocol must be in place at the new institution for the animals to be transferred. Once the animals have been transferred, close the protocol by submitting a Final Review Form.

Close the protocol by submitting a Final Review form. The Final Review form cannot be submitted until any remaining live animals under the protocol have been dispositioned by one of the following methods:

• Completing the project prior to leaving ASU.
• Transferring the animals to another PI or DACT by submitting a Transfer of Animals Request form.
• Euthanizing by the methods in the approved protocol.

Transfer or disposal of DEA controlled substances. For disposal of DEA controlled substances, contact DACT for assistance.

New investigator 

Familiarize yourself with the ASU Institutional Biosafety Committee disclosure submission process and forms. Once submitted, the IBC Coordinator will let you know the review process that will be used for your disclosure. If the disclosure requires review at a convened IBC meeting, you will be provided with meeting details. The principal investigator, or a representative knowledgeable about the work being performed, is required to attend the meeting to help facilitate the review process. We find this helps questions get addressed during the meeting and shortens the time it takes to receive approval.

Complete Biosafety training if you will be working with materials at BSL 2 or higher or if you will be working with materials that are BSL 1 but not exempt from the NIH Guidelines.

If you are transferring materials from another institution:

• Contact [email protected] to determine if a Materials Transfer Agreement (MTA) is required.
• IBC permission is required to transfer materials to ASU prior to having an approved IBC disclosure. To request permission, contact the IBC.

The IBC requires an inspection of all spaces where biohazards will be used and stored prior to approval of the biosafety disclosure. To schedule an inspection, contact [email protected]. Inspections should take place when equipment to be used in the laboratory is in place and functional.

Confirm with Research Compliance staff or EH&S Biosafety whether permits (e.g., USDA, CDC) are required for transfer of the material. Permits are the responsibility of the PI, but Research Compliance and EH&S staff are available to assist whenever possible.

Departing investigator

If work will continue at ASU, submit a modification in ERA to transfer the disclosure to a new ASU PI.  The new PI must assume responsibility for all materials, research, and associated personnel on the disclosure.

If biohazards are being transferred to your new institution:

• Follow the new institutions procedures to gain approval to receive the biohazards.
• Contact EH&S for assistance with proper containment and shipping procedures.
• Contact Research Compliance or EH&S for assistance if any permits are required (e.g., USDA, CDC).
• Follow these instructions for initiating Materials Transfer Agreements and Permits.

Follow EH&S guidelines to dispose of remaining biohazards or chemicals used in the research.

• Notify the IBC of the disposition of biohazards.
• Schedule a laboratory close-out inspection with EH&S Biosafety and your department’s safety officers.
• Once all biohazardous material has been disposed of, email [email protected] to close your biosafety disclosure.

New investigator

Researchers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest using the ERA system. Information on what to disclose can be found on the financial conflicts of interest page and specific directions on how to disclose those interests in the ERA can be found on the disclosure process page.

Note that State of Arizona procurement regulations have a $0 threshold for reporting substantial interests.

If you are transferring from another institution and currently have a management plan in place for a financial conflict of interest on an award, contact Research Compliance for a consultation.

If you are transferring an award to ASU, complete ASU’s Conflicts of Interest training. This training is required once every four (4) years.

Departing investigator

Complete any outstanding COI certifications in ERA.

If awards currently under a management plan are being transferred to your new institution, contact Research Compliance.

New investigator 

For projects that require export controls or security clearances, contact Export Control for a consultation.

Departing investigator

Contact Export Control for projects that are subject to a Technology Control Plan (TCP) or have security requirements.